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Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling
Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid
Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit
WILL president pledges to fight case the whole way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioBattery Supply Chain Issues Hampering Wisconsin Renewable Energy Efforts
We Energies, other utilities, ramping up use of battery storage with solar power, but struggling to get parts.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Law Will Provide Care For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits, Other Toxins
Milwaukee area service providers, including VA, working to scale up to meet demand.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioAll Indicators Show High-Demand For Wisconsin Workers
There are 112,000 more jobs than there are people to fill them says state's chief economist.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate
Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Dismisses Conservative Group’s Lawsuit Over Biden’s Student Debt Plan
But WILL promises to appeal the decision the whole way to the Supreme Court.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins
Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots
Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."
Oct 6th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes
National effort includes businesses and organizations opting in as safe spaces for victims of human trafficking, other crimes.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio